Senior Voluntary Grants and Project Officer, LB Richmond UPON THAMES & LB

Senior Voluntary Sector Grants and Project Officer £43,545 - £51,228 (PO3)
Fixed Term:
Until 31/03/2029
Full time
Wandsworth Town Hall Objective of role

Would you like to be part of a passionate team supporting the vibrant voluntary sector in Wandsworth? This role is part of a wider team of voluntary sector development, community engagement and evolving partnerships with wider organisations. In this Wandsworth‑focused role, you will lead on the Voluntary Sector Grant programmes and provide co‑ordination of key voluntary sector projects and partnerships in the borough.

It is a diverse role involving VCS‑related special projects, running VCS events, regular communications with the voluntary sector and supporting the wider Council in its relationship with the VCS.

• Manage a portfolio of grants through the Wandsworth Grant Fund , emergency grants, and other ad‑hoc grant funding programmes, including all grant administration, assessment and review, producing reports and monitoring impact.
• Manage discrete projects relating to service development, commissioning, and provision of Council owned property to the voluntary sector. Due to the cyclical nature of work, you will be required to support with ad‑hoc project work.
• Act as a deputy to the Voluntary Sector Grants and Partnership Manager on Wandsworth based projects.
• Provide contract commissioning management support for contracts commissioned by the Voluntary Sector Partnership Team. For example Citizens Advice Wandsworth.
• Work with colleagues to oversee the production of clear, concise and consistent assessments and recommendations for circulation to the Council’s Grants Overview and Scrutiny Sub‑Committee, senior officers and Lead Members as required.

The role is part of a wider team of voluntary sector development, community engagement and evolving partnerships with wider organisations. The role involves hybrid working and it is expected that the postholder will work from the Council offices a minimum of two days a week. The post holder will be expected to work flexibly across two locations (Wandsworth Town Hall and Richmond Civic Centre), but the primary office base for this post is Wandsworth Town Hall.

The main responsibilities of the role are to develop and co‑ordinate the management of voluntary sector grant programmes including the Wandsworth Grant Fund, emergency grants, and other ad‑hoc grant funding programmes. The role would also manage discrete projects relating to service development, commissioning and provision of Council owned property to the voluntary sector and act as a deputy to the Voluntary Sector Grants and Partnership Manager on Wandsworth based projects.

• The successful candidate will have a good track record of working with, or in, a local authority. They will have experience of managing grant schemes and working with small organisations to provide advice and capacity‑building support.
• They will also have experience of funding mechanisms (fundraising, commissioning or tendering), and understand the key challenges facing the voluntary sector as well as its role within the community.
• Good project management skills and the ability to work independently, making decisions and using own initiative are a must, to deliver specified outcomes to agreed time scales.
• Stakeholder management skills, including excellent written and verbal communication skills, are essential.
• A demonstrable respect for equality and diversity is important for the role alongside an understanding of the needs and outlook of small community groups.

All internal applicants for this secondment must seek permission from their current line manager before applying. Failure to do so may result in the secondment not being authorised.

8th March 2026.

W/C 9th March 2026.

W/C 16th March 2026.

For an informal conversation please contact Harriet Steele – Voluntary Sector Grants and Partnership Manager via harriet.steele@

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